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Leading UK Software developer, Blueprint Gaming, have a new addition to its popular, long-running Pub Fruit Series with Carry On Camping. Bringing to life the 1969 British comedy film ‘Carry On Camping’ featuring the great Sid James, Hattie Jacques , Joan Simms and Kenneth Williams.AboutPlayable across all devices, the game is played in 3×3 format…
Iron Dog Studios, a subsidiary of 1×2 Network have release their first Megaways slot, Pirates Kingdom Megaways.Using Big Time Gaming’s Megaways mechanic, this pirate-themed slot is highly volatile with up to 117,649 Megaways to win, and maximum win potential of 40,000x.Bonus FeaturesPacked full of bonus features and free spins, land 7 symbols on a reel…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commitment to safer gambling was extended this week as they introduce a new ‘cooling off’ feature to gambling machines in betting shops, in a bid to raise awareness to punters who are presenting problem gambling habits.Anonymous Player Awareness SystemThe new feature called the ‘Anonymous Player Awareness System’ (APAS) is…
Playtech, a leading software development company for the iGaming business have partnered with GVC Holdings, launching a dedicated Live Casino Studio named Elevation, to be rolled out over the next couple of months.’Truly Visual Spectacle’Along with the initial launch of five blackjack tables and roulette studio wheel, a huge marketing campaign will follow. A back…
Responsible Gambling Week 2019 starts today and runs until 13th November 2019. Led by the gambling industry, it’s aim is to create conversations with customers, staff and the public around gambling responsibilities and awareness. Football stadium media space, match day programmes, online gambling sites, posters in betting shops and screens on gambling machines will all…
It was back in 2013 when NetEnt released Reel Rush, a pretty wild slot game to say the least but players loved it and came back for more. A crazy, colourful, fast-paced game, NetEnt have cranked it up a notch by introducing Reel Rush 2!AboutReel Rush 2 is a medium to high volatility slot game…
It was reported last week, Natwest one of the largest UK and Global banking companies are to introduce walk-in appointments for problem gamblers within their high street branches. It seems other major UK financial institutions are taking steps in the prevention of gambling related problems.Transaction LimitsAt the beginning of this week, HSBC posted a tweet…
MP’s have recommended the Government to reduce stakes on online gambling products along with levies and a ban on credit card payments, in a bid to reduce the risks to vulnerable gamblers.Share Prices DroppedThe Gambling Related Harm all-party parliamentary group (GRH) has suggested the maximum deposits on gambling products to be set at £2, bringing…
Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming, have released Long Mu Fortunes, a beautifully designed slot with the essence of Chinese myth. The game has been designed exclusively by Fortune Factory Studios, the talented people behind hit slot game, Village People Macho Moves.AboutThe 5 reel, ten payline video slot transports players to the far east…
The parent company of Paddy Power Betfair, Flutter Entertainment, are about to complete merger with Canada’s Stars Group in a Multi Billion £ deal. The Stars Group who own brands such as Sky Betting, PokerStars and Full Tilt have a huge presence in the US market.US Market ExpansionThe new deal will see Flutter-Stars focus on…
Ladbrokes are to avoid a fine from UKGC for telling victims of problem gambler Tony Parente, they would only get compensation if they did not report the crime to regulators.Last year The Guardian published a report detailing how problem gambler Tony Parente and the five victims he stole money from to fuel his habit, to…
The Commissioner of the PGA Golf Tours, Jay Monahan, has announced gambling on the PGA Tournaments will be available in 2020. The announcement was made at the Zozo Championships held in japan this week.Wider AudienceHis main aim is to tap in to new audiences with more interest taken in the sport and prolonging interest over…
Net Entertainments lucky Leprechaun Finn is back for a second outing. The little ginger leprechaun with his green suit and dashing dance moves returns this December in Finn’s Golden Tavern.Finn’s Golden TavernOriginally, we saw Finn make his debut in Finn and The Swirly Spin where the leprechaun was in search of the ultimate pot of…
Evolution Gaming, a leading provider of live casino games have penned a deal with Flutter Entertainment brands Paddy Power Befair in what they describe as a ‘major live casino deal’.Entire Portfolio Across Both BrandsThe new deal will see Evolutions entire gaming portfolio rolled out across both Paddy Power and Betfair platforms, including exclusive games such…
Software developers Play N Go have penned a content deal with Paddy Power Betfair to integrate a number of its games on their platform. The content will be launched across Paddypower.com and Betfair.com, with more global markets expected in the future.Top Game TitlesEstablished titles such as Sword and the Grail, Legacy of Egypt and newly…
Trustly, a Swedish payment solution has been a firm favourite of payment method over the years for players wanting to make an instant deposit at online casinos. With less people using cash as a payment method in everyday life, Trustly have developed ‘Trustly Live’, enabling players to place bets at land-based casinos without using cash.How…
Imagine, a couple of months after registering an account at a new online casino you become a multi millionaire!Well that’s exactly what happened to a woman from Finland, playing at Casumo Casino, she placed a stake of €0.50 on Yggdrasil’s progressive jackpot slot game Joker Millions, the jackpot dropped and she won a whooping €3,041,054.79.…
NetEnt have announced the release of their latest Asian-themed slot game, Sweety Honey Fruity. The game offers five reels and fifteen paylines with a low to medium volatility.Sweety Honey Fruity follows on from the release of NetEnt’s Asian themed Twin Happiness video slot last month.Classic Fruit Machine with Chinese ThemeExotic fruits such as Dragon fruit,…
Salford Red Devils Rugby fans, Gary Smeaton and best friend Kris Shenton, have been left fuming and vow to take William Hill to court after a winning bet of £23,400 has not been paid after it was revealed a case of human error had occurred by a William Hill staff member.£100 Double BetThe two Rugby…
LeoVegas, a leading online gambling operator has challenged Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen’s decision to grant them a two-year operating license instead of the standard five-year term.FineLeoVegas acquired the Swedish License back in November 2018 in the new regulated market, instead of the five-year term, LeoVegas were only approved a two-year period. Spelinspektionen said the shorter term…
